Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery involving the use of force, fraud, or coercion to control victims for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or labor services against the worker’s will. It is taking place throughout the world, oftentimes in plain sight.

Labor trafficking may be found in settings involving domestic work, small businesses, large farms, and factories.

Vulnerable populations

Vulnerable populations are often the most susceptible to human trafficking.

Runaway and homeless youth

Foreign nationals

Individuals who have experienced violence and trauma in the past

If you believe you have information about a potential trafficking situation:

Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) toll-free hotline at 1-888-373-7888: Call Specialists are available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking. All reports are confidential and you may remain anonymous. Interpreters are available.

NJ Human Trafficking Taskforce

The NJ Human Trafficking Taskforce is also available to take calls 24/7. If you are a victim of this form of abuse or you know someone whom you suspect of this, call the NJ Human Trafficking Hotline at 855.END.NJ.HT (855-363-6548). Visit their website for a wide array of resources.

Contact Us

Despite growing awareness about this crime, human trafficking is underreported. NJ 2-1-1 has partnered with the National Human Trafficking Resource Center in an effort to connect those in need of services with those who can help. Dial 211 or the NHTRC Hotline for help.

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